Akwa Ibom State police command rescue kidnapped victim and recover pistol.

The  Akwa Ibom State Police
Command has rescued a kidnap
victim, who was allegedly taken away
by gunmen from his house in Ikot
Abasi Local Government Area of the
state.
The Commissioner of Police in the
state, Baba Azare, said this, yesterday,
at a news briefing in Uyo.
He said the command rescued the
victim about 0200 hours, yesterday.
“Today, we stand with gratitude
and relief as we announce the safe
rescue of a kidnap victim (name
withheld), who was abducted from
his home in Ikot Abasi today, about
0200hrs, a deep traumatic incident,”
Azare said.
He commended the swift action
and bravery of the police officers.
According to him, the kidnappers
were intercepted and the victim
rescued unhurt on a road in Southern
Annang before further harm could
be done.
“This rescue is a powerful reminder
of what is possible when our security
forces remain vigilant and committed
to their duty,” Azare said.
He attributed the success of the
operation to the timely intelligence,
quick coordination and courage of
those on the frontline.
He said that crime would not
prevail in Akwa Ibom, adding that
the command would continue to
pursue justice for victims and ensure
the safety of every citizen.
“Our thoughts are with the victim
and the family as they begin the
process of healing,” the police chief
said.
He commended the effort of the
officers and promised to present
commendation letters to them for
their gallantry and dedication to
service